YEARLY HIGH
48.1580 UGX
YEARLY LOW
37.8277 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.2677 UGX

2019 HTG to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HTG to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 48.1580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 37.8277.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.3302 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.4349 to the December average rate of 38.1568, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 48.1580 was down 18.63% compared to the 2018 peak of 59.1812, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HTG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 240,790 UGX
2018 Average 276,373 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 189,139 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,651.11 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

48.3802
37.0372
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 43.9974, compared to 38.5381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.4593 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.9974
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.5381

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 3.0198 UGX (High: 47.2261 / Low: 44.2063). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3475 UGX (High: 38.2211 / Low: 37.8736).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.0198
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3475

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.4576 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4576

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 47.4349) against the same month in 2018 (average: 56.4308), the exchange rate shifted by -8.9958 (-15.94%).

2019 Avg (January) 47.4349
2018 Avg (January) 56.4308

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.1580 46.6035 47.4349
February 47.2261 44.2063 45.1141
March 44.8280 44.1218 44.4609
April 44.4892 43.5888 44.0639
May 43.7381 41.1222 42.6841
June 41.4111 39.3593 40.2265
July 39.5632 39.1413 39.2954
August 39.1195 38.6464 38.8372
September 38.7016 38.2574 38.4725
October 38.7205 38.2296 38.4840
November 38.2211 37.8736 37.9825
December 38.6094 37.8277 38.1568